A part of the annual meeting of the Alabama Agri-Business Council in Orange Beach was the Commissioner of Agriculture & Industries Candidate Forum. All four candidates were on hand to present their ideas for the position and answer a variety of questions. Each made remarks about their qualifications as we hear from Dorman Grace, John McMillian, Dale Peterson, and Glen …
Aging Farmers
On the family farm, as the parents are getting older, who is going to continue the farm? Everett Griner talks on this today. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research …
GAC Reflects on a Positive 2010 Session
As we wrap up our coverage of Georgia’s 2010 Legislative Session with the help of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, Vice President of Public Affairs, Bryan Tolar, says overall 2010 proved to be a positive session for Agriculture. Download Audio But Tolar says the work is never done as he explains what lies ahead for the coming year. Download Audio Sponsored …
Economic Growth Could Help Farmers
With the economy improving, USDA Outlook Board Chairman Gerry Bange, says that could be a real good thing for agriculture, especially producers of higher value products. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks …
FL Emphasizes Safety of Seafood
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today said that seafood currently being harvested in Florida is safe and has not been impacted by the oil spill in the gulf. He is concerned that misinformation about the conditions in the gulf waters may unnecessarily impact the state’s seafood industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
AL Ag Dept Involved with Oil Spill Efforts
The annual meeting of the Alabama Agri-Business Council started today in Orange Beach, Alabama as one topic of discussion was the situation concerning the impending arrival of the oil spill onto the shores of Alabama. Glen Zorn, Alabama Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture, was at this mornings meeting and talked about how they have been involved with this situation. Download Audio …
FL Ag Does Well in Legislature
Sam Ard, Director of Governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, said overall agriculture did well in this year’s state legislative session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember …
AL NRCS Announces Energy Initiative
AUBURN, AL April 30, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. Applications are being accepted through May 21, 2010. While this is a continuous signup, applications for 2010 funding must be received by the …
Farm Bill Hearings Coming to the Southeast
Hearings concerning the 2012 Farm Bill have already begun as Tyron Spearman reports two dates for hearings have just been set for a couple of locations here in the Southeast. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …
Popular School Menu Items Targeted
Some popular items often seen on school lunch menus have been specifically targeted for removal by some of the 801 adults who responded to a poll commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From …